Compared to sabers, rapiers or cutlasses that are more commonly seen in the West, Chinese swords are distinct in their look, and more importantly, rich connotation of culture. In ancient China, people ...

A sword made by Zhang Yesheng. Longquan, in Lishui, Zhejiang province, is the home of China's sword making. [Photo provided to China Daily] Longquan is said to be where China's first iron sword was ...

For millennia swords have held deep cultural significance in both Asia and Europe. In this episode of Crossing Cultures, we head to Toledo in Spain and Longquan in China to meet the swordsmiths still ...

Nestled in a mountainous area, Longquan city in Zhejiang province is known for its celadon porcelain and swords, both of which have a history of more than 1,000 years and have helped cultivate many ...